Reviews & Ratings

2010 Quinta dos Murcas Portugal Red "Assobio"

Winery: Quinta dos Murcas

Vintage: 2010

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Assobio"

Wine Category: Portugal Red

Grape blend: Touriga Nacional, Tinta Roriz, & Touriga Franca

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Douro

State or country: Portugal

Price: $11

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: March 7, 2013

Wine Review: This dark ruby colored wine from the Douro region of Portugal is a good value red. It opens with fragrant black cherry bouquet with a hint of raisin and blackberry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is an extracted black raspberry with notes of red currant. I also detected hints of black licorice, oak and a touch of raisin. The finish is dry and its medium tannins are nicely prolonged. I would pair this wine with slow cooked beef brisket. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Deep ruby with purple edges. Aroma: Spicy red berry fruits. Palate: Elegant palate with youthful fruit, fine tannins and balancing acidity. Dishes: Remarkable by its unmistakable aroma, accompanies since "Alheira" toasted in the oven, until "Rojoes" with chestnuts, passing by the traditional Rice in the oven, balancing all flavors.

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